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Question

The outer electron configuration of Lu (Atomic No : 71) is :

A

4f3 5d5 6s2

B

4f8 5d0 6s2

C

4f4 5d4 6s2

D

4ƒ14 5d1 6s2

Answer

4ƒ14 5d1 6s2

Explanation

Solution

Lutetium (71Lu) = [Xe]54 4ƒ145d16s2